I happen to love mayo-based potato salad, but not everyone does. In fact, those who don’t like them can actually…well, hate is a strong word, but it’s worth using here. They can hate them. We can’t have that at a summer party. No hating at a barbecue. Some people also like a firmer potato salad …

My kids just got home from camp. It’s been mere hours, so we are all still completely delighted by the pleasure of each other’s company. The first of about 37 loads of vile laundry are in the wash, Charlie is popping antibiotics and soaking his foot because he stepped on a rusty nail the day …